- Oil Production refers to the total amount of crude oil extracted from underground reservoirs within a country during a given year, before any refining or processing takes place.
UK Oil Production was 0.715 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 11.6% on 2022. The Oil Production dataset of the UK from 2015 to 2023 provides a clear and consistent view of the country's oil production landscape, highlighting output trends, production levels, supply changes, industry performance, and annual market developments over the observed period.
UK Oil Production moved from 0.964 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 0.715 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (−25.8%), an average of −3.7% a year. The series high was 1.12 Million Barrels Daily in 2019 and the low 0.715 Million Barrels Daily in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2023) is 0.403 Million Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was −16.7% in 2021.
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, UK ranks 18 for 2023, behind U.S. (19.36 Million Barrels Daily) and Saudi Arabia (11.39 Million Barrels Daily). It accounts for 0.7% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Barrels Daily.
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| Year | Million Barrels Daily | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Trough | 0.715 | −11.6% |
| 2022 | 0.809 | −7.4% |
| 2021 | 0.874 | −16.7% |
| 2020 | 1.05 | −6.2% |
| 2019Peak | 1.12 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 1.09 | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 1.01 | −1% |
| 2016 | 1.02 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 0.964 | — |
Regional context
Oil Production by country, 2023, Million Barrels Daily. UK is highlighted.
Data definition
Oil Production — - Oil Production refers to the total amount of crude oil extracted from underground reservoirs within a country during a given year, before any refining or processing takes place. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the output of crude petroleum from both conventional and unconventional sources. This indicator reflects a country’s upstream oil industry performance, resource availability, and role in global energy supply. It is widely used to assess production trends, energy security, and dependence on oil resources for economic development.
The data includes crude oil extracted from both onshore and offshore oil fields, covering production from conventional wells as well as unconventional sources such as tight oil and shale oil where applicable. It includes all crude oil produced at the wellhead before refining, processing, or blending. The indicator may also include lease condensate when reported as part of crude oil production in national energy statistics. Data is compiled from national energy agencies, oil companies, and standardized international energy databases, ensuring consistency in comparing production levels across countries and over time.
The data excludes refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, LPG, and other products derived from crude oil after refining. It does not include natural gas production, natural gas liquids (except where classified as condensate under crude oil reporting), biofuels, synthetic crude from coal-to-liquids or gas-to-liquids processes, or refinery gains. The indicator does not measure oil consumption, reserves, imports, exports, or refining capacity. Minor variations may arise due to differences in national reporting standards, classification of condensates, and estimation methodologies used across countries.
Oil Production — - Oil Production refers to the total amount of crude oil extracted from underground reservoirs within a country during a given year, before any refining or processing takes place. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the output of crude petroleum from both conventional and unconventional sources. This indicator reflects a country’s upstream oil industry performance, resource availability, and role in global energy supply. It is widely used to assess production trends, energy security, and dependence on oil resources for economic development.
Measured in thousand barrels daily, the dataset reflects total oil production and serves as an important indicator of upstream activity, domestic energy supply, investment trends, resource development, and the overall performance of the UK's petroleum sector.
The UK produced 964 thousand barrels daily in 2015 before increasing to 1,015 thousand in 2016. Production remained relatively stable at 1,005 thousand barrels daily in 2017 before rising to 1,092 thousand in 2018 and reaching 1,118 thousand barrels daily in 2019, supported by improved offshore production and higher output from North Sea fields. Production declined to 1,049 thousand barrels daily in 2020 before falling more sharply to 874 thousand in 2021, 809 thousand in 2022, and 715 thousand barrels daily in 2023, reflecting natural field depletion, reduced upstream investment, and ongoing decommissioning of mature assets.
Overall, the dataset illustrates a period of production growth through 2019 followed by a sustained decline during the remaining years of the review period. While the UK continues to be one of Europe's significant oil producers, the downward trend highlights the challenges associated with mature offshore fields and the need for continued investment, enhanced recovery techniques, and efficient resource management to maintain production levels.
The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring national oil production performance, evaluating supply trends, assessing upstream investment, supporting market analysis, forecasting future production, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop effective energy strategies and production planning.
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Definition- Oil Production refers to the total amount of crude oil extracted from underground reservoirs within a country during a given year, before any refining or processing takes place. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the output of crude petroleum from both conventional and unconventional sources. This indicator reflects a country’s upstream oil industry performance, resource availability, and role in global energy supply. It is widely used to assess production trends, energy security, and dependence on oil resources for economic development.
UK Oil Production was 0.715 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 11.6% on 2022.
UK Oil Production moved from 0.964 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 0.715 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (−25.8%), an average of −3.7% a year. The series high was 1.12 Million Barrels Daily in 2019 and the low 0.715 Million Barrels Daily in 2023.
The highest value was 1.12 Million Barrels Daily in 2019 and the lowest was 0.715 Million Barrels Daily in 2023.
Included: The data includes crude oil extracted from both onshore and offshore oil fields, covering production from conventional wells as well as unconventional sources such as tight oil and shale oil where applicable. It includes all crude oil produced at the wellhead before refining, processing, or blending. The indicator may also include lease condensate when reported as part of crude oil production in national energy statistics. Data is compiled from national energy agencies, oil companies, and standardized international energy databases, ensuring consistency in comparing production levels across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, LPG, and other products derived from crude oil after refining. It does not include natural gas production, natural gas liquids (except where classified as condensate under crude oil reporting), biofuels, synthetic crude from coal-to-liquids or gas-to-liquids processes, or refinery gains. The indicator does not measure oil consumption, reserves, imports, exports, or refining capacity. Minor variations may arise due to differences in national reporting standards, classification of condensates, and estimation methodologies used across countries.
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Million Barrels Daily.
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